Berkeley craftsman offers canyon, bay views

Crafstman home offers canyon, bay views

Updated 10:41 pm, Sunday, April 7, 2013

299 Panoramic Way is a craftsman home in Berkeley originally built in 1927.

299 Panoramic Way is a craftsman home in Berkeley originally built in 1927.

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French doors lead from the library to one of the home's multiple decks.

French doors lead from the library to one of the home's multiple decks.

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Paned wood and glass windows frame canyon views in the dining room.

Paned wood and glass windows frame canyon views in the dining room.

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Extensive woodwork can be found throughout the home.

Extensive woodwork can be found throughout the home.

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The home at 299 Panoramic Way is set on a sloping, irregular lot and is surrounded by oak trees.

The home at 299 Panoramic Way is set on a sloping, irregular lot and is surrounded by oak trees.

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The renovated kitchen features stainless steel appliances and recessed lighting.

The renovated kitchen features stainless steel appliances and recessed lighting.

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The living room features exposed beams and hardwood floors.

The living room features exposed beams and hardwood floors.

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Vaulted, beamed ceilings and a brick fireplace are among the Craftsman finishes inside the home.

Vaulted, beamed ceilings and a brick fireplace are among the Craftsman finishes inside the home.

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A sitting window is included in the master bedroom at 299 Panoramic Way in Berkeley.

A sitting window is included in the master bedroom at 299 Panoramic Way in Berkeley.

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The wooden deck off the library overlooks the surrounding landscape.

The wooden deck off the library overlooks the surrounding landscape.

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The three-bedroom Berkeley home is available for $1.195 million.

The three-bedroom Berkeley home is available for $1.195 million.

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Concrete countertops and new sinks can be found in each of the home's three bathrooms.

Concrete countertops and new sinks can be found in each of the home's three bathrooms.

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Decorative tile work and cast concrete decorate the master bathroom.

Decorative tile work and cast concrete decorate the master bathroom.

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The three-bedroom home has craftsman finishes, such as wooden windows, throughout.

The three-bedroom home has craftsman finishes, such as wooden windows, throughout.

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The lowest level of the home has been used as a recording studio by a local musician.

The lowest level of the home has been used as a recording studio by a local musician.

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The home frames canyon views and offers partial views of the bay as well.

The home frames canyon views and offers partial views of the bay as well.

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The master bedroom is surrounded by a verdant landscape and is located on the top level.

The master bedroom is surrounded by a verdant landscape and is located on the top level.

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The hardwood deck sits outside the three-bedroom home and offers and outdoor entertainment space.

The hardwood deck sits outside the three-bedroom home and offers and outdoor entertainment space.

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Stone steps lead to and from the home, which is surrounded by hiking trails.

Stone steps lead to and from the home, which is surrounded by hiking trails.

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Berkeley craftsman offers canyon, bay views

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A short walk from UC Berkeley is a three-bedroom home with redwood siding settled among mature oak trees.

Designed by noted local architect Elizabeth Austin in 1927, 299 Panoramic Way features built-ins and finishes one would expect in a craftsman home. Vaulted, beamed ceilings and a brick fireplace embrace a rustic ambience in the living room, while concrete counters in the kitchen and bathrooms coordinate with period details like paned wooden windows in the $1.195 million home.

Though the home has undergone renovations in recent years, owners have been careful to keep a unified look to the space, said Bebe McRae, who is listing the home for the Grubb Co.

"The brick chimney was rebuilt and made to match the original construction," McRae said. "And they used the same redwood siding when building the detached two-car garage. Though it's much younger than the home, the buildings look like they were built around the same time."

The home comes with full bathrooms on each of its three levels and multiple decks overlooking the surrounding canyon. San Francisco Bay is also visible from portions of the property.

Recently, the home's lowest level served as a music studio for a guitarist and producer.

While mixers and microphones no longer occupy the space, the room retains great acoustics and could be ideal as a media room, McRae said. It also has a half bathroom, though the space is plumbed for a shower if the next owner decides to remodel.

A wooden deck bathed in sunlight sits off the main level and provides an open space to view its lush surroundings.

The secluded yet convenient location of the lot is another appealing aspect of the property, McRae said.

"There are public walkways to (Memorial) Stadium from the home, and there are beautiful hiking trails outside the front door that belong to the university, so it's protected land," McRae said. "The home is secluded but connected."

A home set on a street named Panoramic had better boast some views, and 299 delivers, McRae said. San Francisco Bay is visible from the home, and the nearby scenery includes wildlife.

"It's a retreat; there's wild turkeys, hawks and deer," she said.

Another note: The home once hosted gourmet icon Julia Child, whose sister lived at the home decades ago, McRae said.